Gyms in North Merchiston
North Merchiston, also called Shandon, sits on the north bank of the Union Canal, and nearly everything on its list teaches you to move or defend yourself.
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Training in North Merchiston
Martial arts by the canal.
Rencounter Krav Maga teaches self-defence and fitness, and Aikido Edinburgh, Edinburgh Shorinji Kempo and Kickboxing with Metin cover the other martial arts. Edinburgh Zumba with Nadia and Deò Pilates bring dance fitness and mat work, North Merchiston Club Football plays here, and Forth Canoe Club takes training onto the water.
The Union Canal forms North Merchiston's southern edge and passes near Shandon and Polwarth, and the canal is in leisure use by canoeists and rowers. A sparring partner or someone to paddle with is easier to find when you can see who trains nearby.
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Where to train in North Merchiston
Self-defence and martial arts first, then the rest.
Find a training buddy in North Merchiston
A krav maga drilling partner, someone for kickboxing pads, a paddling partner on the canal.
Find a buddyStart a North Merchiston training group
A weekend paddle, a weeknight self-defence practice: set it up and we'll help people nearby find it.
Start a groupNorth Merchiston gym questions
Short and useful.
How many gyms are there in North Merchiston?
Gymist lists 12 venues in North Merchiston, mostly martial arts and self-defence, with Zumba, Pilates, football and canoeing.
Where can I learn self-defence in North Merchiston?
Rencounter Krav Maga Edinburgh teaches self-defence and fitness, and Aikido Edinburgh, Edinburgh Shorinji Kempo and Kickboxing with Metin are also on the list.
How do I find a gym buddy in North Merchiston?
Join Gymist free, add your class and when you go, and browse members nearby. No group for your sport yet? Start one.